Trash can stretchy

ABSTRACT

The Stretchy is a circular-shaped form made by either stitching the opposite ends together to make a circular cohesive single piece with a hole naturally formed as a result on the inside where the waste fits neatly through or a singular piece of material or fabric able to be stretched over the lip or rim of the wastebasket opening. Elastic material is inserted around the top and bottom edges of the stitched-together fabric to allow the entire formation to mold itself around the top of the trash can of varying sizes. Lace and other trinkets can adorn the invention accordingly.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention is an article of manufacture, made of virtually any type of pliable fabric with an elastic or stretchable bottom side. If you look around your home, you will probably see an unsightly plastic bag in at least one of your trash bins, particularly your decorative ones. Everyone uses these plastic bags to keep their wastebaskets clean. But here's a new way to avoid having to recycle those throw-away grocery bags. The Trash can Stretchy is a covering with beautiful combinations of styles and colors that holds whatever bag you have inside the trashcan in place while adding a stylish element to an otherwise unstylish object. All trash cans can become or remain an extended decor to the style of any room. Different additions such as beads, shells, and ceramic trinkets can be added to reflect your personal style.

You simply leave the plastic bag inside the basket and cover the top with the attractive Stretchy. The trash can will now be protected from excess dirt and grime, while simultaneously holding the trash bag underneath in place. Any room will be enhanced with your chosen style and color. Finally, that ugly (plastic or paper) bag can be covered up and the decor of your trash receptacle can shine through! Who knew a trash can could be so pretty?

For the past few years, Lillian Lawson has been designing these Stretchies for her family. She is excited because she feels her product is something that almost everyone can use in just about any room in their home. This is a much-needed product. Most people have resigned themselves to accept the eyesore of an unattractive bag. But now, the convenient solution of the Stretchy is available.

Ms. Lawson learned to sew at a very young age. She worked in a textile factory in order to help earn her way through college.

DESCRIPTION

The Trashcan Stretchy (Stretchy) is made of fabric or other pliable material with elastic or other stretchable material around the top and bottom edged border. Virtually any pattern fabric can be used. Elastic material allowing the fabric to stretch to fit a variety of wastebasket sizes is used around the border of the item. Enough fabric and material to fit around varying sizes of typical wastebaskets is required. This both protects the receptacle from dirt and grime while simultaneously adding a stylish, decorative flare. It is a circular-shaped or ovalur-shaped form made by stitching the opposite ends together to make a circular cohesive single piece with a hole naturally formed as a result on the inside where the waste fits neatly through. Elastic material is inserted around the top and bottom edges of the stitched-together fabric to allow the entire formation to mold itself around the top of the trashcan of varying sizes. Lace and other trinkets can adorn the invention accordingly.

BASIC MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE THE INVENTION

-   Pliable Fabric or material -   Elastic or other stretchable material -   Thread -   Lace, fabric border or other trinkets

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention covers and protects a wastebasket with a durable, stretchable, yet good-looking fabric. It will keep your entire wastebasket area cleaner and looking wonderful. No more dirty looking plastic garbage bags flying around that are hard to keep in the basket and very unsightly. Plus, when needed, The Stretchy can be thrown in the washing machine to be washed like any other piece of fabric.

How it Works

Simply stretch the elastic-bordered bottom of the stretchy over the top rim of the garbage can or waste basket and adjust so the edges are evenly around the wastebasket and the center hole for garbage insertion is in the middle of the top of the trash can. 

1. A wastebasket cover comprising material of sufficient size to cover the opening of the wastebasket while able to clasp or grip around the upper rim or lip of said wastebasket.
 2. The cover of claim 1, wherein said cover is pliable fabric or material and has an elastic or stretchable material to fit a variety of receptacle sizes and simultaneously hold the garbage bag (i.e. a plastic garbage bag) firmly in place.
 3. The cover of claim 1, wherein said material is composed of a rigid, pre-formed material such as plastic.
 4. The cover of claim 1, wherein said cover is one contiguous, circular or ovular piece with a hole in the center.
 5. The cover of claim 1, wherein the said cover is a removable, open-top, washable decorative cover.
 6. The cover of claim 1, wherein the fabric is of substantially pliable material of sufficient size to cover the opening of a waste basket but only extends longitudinally to the upper portion of the wastebasket.
 7. A method of covering a waste basket, comprising: a. Providing for elastically or stretchably affixing said material or fabric to the outside upper portion of the wastebasket, b. The method of claim 7, whereby said material is composed of pliable cloth-like fabric, c. The method of claim 7, wherein said material is colored.
 8. A wastebasket cover made of fabric or other pliable material with a hole in its center which allows for the easy inflow of refuse and which covers the mouth or opening of a wastebasket or trash receptacle, the improvement comprising an elastically and stretchable material able to clasp around the upper portion and outer rim of the waste receptacle and encircles the outer surface of the receptacle body and being slidably removable from the receptacle body upon detachment.
 9. The cover of claim 8, wherein the cover is made of fabric or other pliable material having a hole in its center with stretchable or elastic fabric or material along its bottom rim portion which allows for snug temporary affixation or adherence around the top portion of a wastebasket or trash receptacle (allowing for passage of typical waste matter such as crumpled paper, etc.) which protects upper covered portion of basket from wear and dirt yet is also decorative and removable for cleaning.
 10. The cover of claim 8, wherein the fabric or other pliable material that is placed over the upper portion of a waste basket or trash receptacle by elastic or stretchable means that can be custom-made to fit varying size receptacles that is made from any pliable fabric and can be removed for cleaning, change in decor, taste changes, etc.
 11. The cover of claim 8, wherein the cover is made of a stretchable or flexible fabric or material cover apparatus and elastic means for snugly wrapping around outer portion or upper rim of a waste receptacle and not extending past halfway down the wastebasket.
 12. The cover of claim 8, wherein the cover is able to substantially hold any garbage bag inside the wastebasket firmly in place. 